Shear Beauty: 10 Stunning Pairs of Scissors

It's said that giving a pair of scissors as a gift is bad luck, and will cut the relationship in half. But for anyone brave enough to tempt fate, I think a pair of these thoughtfully designed and ornately polished shears would make the perfect gift: It's something gorgeous to keep around the home or out on the desk that someone would almost never buy for themselves. Unless, of course, somebody did want to buy a pair for themselves and wrap it up under the tree from Santa (no judgement here).

A styled pair of scissors may seem like an unnecessary splurge to some people. But "splurge" in this case is anywhere from $10 to $80, making for a sizeable gift that's creative and thoughtful, and will be appreciated for years to come.

Antique and thrift stores are a great place to scout for ornate office or craft shears. But for a quick, easy and guaranteed-to-work pair, check out these online options: